Made by tesio · Sabae, Fukui
HARE Boston Sunglasses, Asian Fit | tesio
Meet the maker
Sabae, Fukui
A craft sunglasses brand launched in 2020 by Taniguchi Megane, an eyewear maker founded in 1957 in Sabae, Fukui, Japan’s eyewear capital....
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Bright colours for sunny days
HARE (“clear skies”) is a Boston frame in cheerful colours, made for sunny days out. It shares tesio’s Asian-fit design and handmade acetate frame, with lightweight plastic lenses featuring a back-side anti-reflective coating, at a more accessible price.
Sunglasses designed for East Asian faces
Most well-known sunglasses brands come from Europe and America, and their frames are built around Western facial proportions. tesio comes from Taniguchi Megane, an eyewear maker in Sabae that specialises in frames for Asian faces. Every frame is designed around features such as nose height, eye depth, cheekbones and head shape, so it sits comfortably where many imported frames do not.
The weight is carefully balanced too: rather than simply making the frame lighter, the centre of gravity sits towards the back, so the frame is less likely to slide down and stays comfortable for hours. The original nose pads follow the shape of the nose naturally. Some people cannot help saying “oh!” the first time they put a pair on.
Lightweight lenses with a back-side anti-reflective coating
- Anti-reflective coating on the back of the lens: stops light from behind you bouncing off the lens into your eyes, so you see more clearly with less glare.
- Hard coat: protects the lens from everyday scratches and marks. Avoid strong impacts, pressure or rubbing with force.
- Original acetate nose pads: set at the ideal height and angle for a comfortable fit. Made of the same acetate as the frame, they regain their shine when polished.
Colours
- Ink Blue: visible light transmission 31%, UV protection 99% or more
- Amber: VLT 15%, UV protection 99% or more
- Light Rosé: VLT 30%, UV protection 99% or more
- Camel Yellow: VLT 30%, UV protection 99% or more
How to choose your tesio
- Shape: the Wellington styles (MACHI, KAEDE) give a calm, slightly formal look; the Boston styles (YAMA, HARE, MINAMO) a softer, more casual one. Choose by the impression you want to create.
- Materials and price: MACHI, YAMA, MINAMO and KAEDE use premium glass lenses and titanium pads that barely age; HARE uses high-quality plastic lenses and acetate pads at a lower price.
About tesio
tesio was launched in 2020 by Taniguchi Megane, an eyewear maker founded in 1957 in Sabae, Fukui, the town that produces the vast majority of Japan’s eyeglass frames. Drawing on decades of experience making comfortable frames, tesio creates craft sunglasses finished by hand, made to be cared for and worn for many years, so that they become more valuable to you over time rather than less.
Specifications
- Shape: Boston
- Size: 50□21-143 (lens width □ bridge – temple length, mm); lens height 42.9 mm
- Frame: acetate
- Lenses: plastic
- Nose pads: acetate
- Included: tesio case, cleaning cloth, tesio box
- Made in Japan (Sabae, Fukui)
Care
- After wearing, wipe the lenses and frame with the cleaning cloth and store them in the case.
- Do not leave them in a hot car or in direct sun for long periods.
The maker behind this piece
tesio
Sabae, Fukui
A craft sunglasses brand launched in 2020 by Taniguchi Megane, an eyewear maker founded in 1957 in Sabae, Fukui, Japan’s eyewear capital. tesio frames are built on an original Asian-fit design for comfort, and made to be worn and cared for over many years.
